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Visiting Professor Katharine Van Tassel contributes testimony to assist work of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
From the 1918 flu, Hurricane Katrina, to the H1N1 pandemic, history teaches that the poor and communities of color shoulder the greatest burden of disease, death, and loss both during and after public health disasters. It is quickly becoming clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is no different, with…
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“The 2020 Election and the Future of U.S. Health Care”
Just hours ahead of the first presidential debate, Case Western Reserve University faculty experts in law, medicine, business and political science will examine one of the most significant factors in the coming election: the future of health care in the United States. Titled “The 2020 Election and…
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CWRU law band to perform at Legal Aid Society’s Jam for Justice fundraiser
Long-time members of the Case Western Reserve community may have seen them play iconic campus hangouts like the Barking Spider, Euclid Tavern or Cosmic Dave’s Rock Club. Others could have caught their 2018 show at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But for anyone who has not seen Razing the Bar, the…
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Gerber Fellows Participate in ‘Caring for Children and Families in Humanitarian Emergencies’ Training
In Fall 2019, a group of 12 first-year students explored the legal needs that can emerge in the wake of natural disasters and humanitarian crises as part of their Gerber Law-Medicine Fellowships, a program that provides significant scholarship and stipends for students with outstanding academic…
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Professor Jessie Hill takes leading role in legal fight for reproductive rights in Ohio
Nearly 50 years have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. The passage of time, however, has not diminished the legal and political fights over its future. With a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court and the Trump administration’s success in adding more…
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Saliha Moore studying intersection of law and bioethics in CWRU dual degree program
After graduating from Colgate University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental studies, Salhia Moore’s career path was driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on the world. Over the next three years, Moore held jobs hoping to help her navigate her way towards her true passion,…
Mariah Dick joins Law-Medicine Center as Cowen Fellow
In Fall 2019, Mariah Dick (‘19) joined the CWRU Law-Medicine Center as the Dean Lindsey Cowen Research Fellow, assisting faculty with cutting-edge research at the intersection of law, medicine and ethics.  Dick earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science in 2012 and a law degree…
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"Ten Things You Should Know About a Career in International Law"
Students, faculty and staff are invited to hear Michael Scharf, co-dean of the School of Law, present a seminar titled “Ten Things You Should Know About a Career in International Law” Friday, Sept. 18, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Online registration via Handshake is required for students to…
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CWRU Law’s Scholarly Commons Surpasses 2.85 million downloads
As of Sept. 1, 2020, CWRU Law School's Scholarly Commons has had over 2.85 million downloads worldwide. Launched five years ago, Scholarly Commons features 12 electronic collections ranging from faculty publications and student-edited journals to multidisciplinary journals, including the recently…
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"Presidential Power and Immigration"
To celebrate Constitution Day each year, Case Western Reserve University students put together a student-led discussion forum with two guest speakers to debate various constitutional issues pertinent to current events. This year's program, "Presidential Power and Immigration," will be held Monday,…